One Percenter
Director: Yûdai Yamaguchi
Actors: Tak Sakaguchi, Shogo Miyakita, Nicholas Markgraf
PlotIn a dystopian Japan where the wealth disparity has reached unprecedented extremes, the top one percent control society with iron fists, leaving the rest to struggle in desperate poverty. The protagonist, a former mercenary now turned recluse, disenchanted by society’s yawning inequality, inadvertently stumbles upon evidence of a nefarious plot hatched by the elite to further consolidate power. Armed with his honed combat skills and newfound determination to alter the course of society, he embarks on a perilous mission to expose the conspiracy. Along the way, he encounters an underground resistance group of fellow disillusioned individuals, who provide crucial aid as tensions between the oppressed and their overseers escalate.
As the protagonist delves deeper into the underbelly of this meticulously controlled system, he navigates a treacherous world filled with espionage and betrayal. His activities rapidly draw attention from both the authoritarian enforcers of the elite and rival factions within the resistance that question his motives. Caught between foes from all sides, he must unravel loyalties, forge unexpected alliances, and confront his own past. As chaos looms, hope flickers in the shadows as people yearn for change. The protagonist must decide how much he is willing to sacrifice for a future where justice and fairness prevail. With stakes high and time running out, each step could be his last as he races towards an uncertain showdown that could shape the fate of millions.
Writers: Yûdai Yamaguchi
Release Date: 12 Mar 2024
Runtime: 85 min
Rating: N/A
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Home Video Reviews
Engaging action sequences, solid video/audio quality, and a unique meta-narrative make 'One Percenter' worth exploring for niche martial arts film fans.
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